The National Association for Multi-Ethnicity In Communications (NAMIC) seeks to educate, advocate and empower for multi-ethnic diversity in the communications industry. It’s is an organization which I’ve benefited from having graduated from the prestigious Executive Development Leadership Program held at the University of Virginia. And now I’m assisting in furthering the organization’s mission by volunteering…
I’m looking forward to speaking with University of Central Florida’s Knightly Latino class who are producing stories in English and Spanish. I’ve been invited to be a guest lecturer on 2/20 via skype by UCF instructor and news director Katie Coronado who’s class was recently profiled by the Orlando Sentinel: UCF journalists tell stories in…
These are strange days we’re living in. President Trump’s rhetoric has created an environment of fear for immigrants (even those with legal status). I’m happy to be able to attend the LA chapter of SPJLA’s “Covering Immigration in a Trump Era” on Thursday, Feb. 23 organized by my friend America Arias. The event is free.…
The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) hosts it’s annual Impact Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on February 24. I’ve been fortunate to have attended the last three years and will do so again this month. For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets click here: NHMC Impact Awards I am a…
The saying goes that we should all have a solid “elevator” speech ready to recite when opportunity unexpectedly presents itself. The thought is we should concisely convey who we are, what we want and why we are the best person for the job…essentially make a powerful impression in the time one spends riding an elevator.…
